Job Description

Job Location:

Hirwaun, CF44 9PS

Employment Type:

Full-time

Base Salary:

Up to 14.32 per hour

Essentials:

The ability to drive is essential for this post.

Qualifications:

QCF Level 3 Qualified (Or working towards QCF Level 3)

Benefits

Double time for key festive bank holidays Early access to a proportion of monthly earnings 500 Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme - paid during probation Free DBS check Social Care Wales registration fee paid by M&D Care Access to Simply Health (after 6 months service) 30 days' holiday including bank holidays Yearly Christmas Bonus if eligible Pension scheme Full-time role 37.5 hours per week and opportunity to work overtime

Full job description

We are looking for Senior Support Workers to join our new Specialist Support Service in Hirwaun. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be part of a new start-up team led by a professional and friendly management team.



Reporting into the Service Manager, the Senior Support Worker is responsible for helping to lead the staff team, advocating and providing person centred care and supporting our staff team to perform their wide range of duties appropriately and effectively, ensuring they can deliver the best possible care and support for the people we support. You will receive support and guidance to develop you within your role, and there will be opportunities to progress within our organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

You will need to be:

Committed to providing an excellent level of care for vulnerable people with mental health, Autism and Learning Disabilities. Proficient to a good standard of written and reading English with a good standard of numeracy Knowledgeable about issues relating to equal opportunities and how these will affect employees and people we support Able to work independently - this could involve taking sole responsibility for a service or work area during a shift An effective communicator at all levels.

Senior Support Workers are required to work 37.5 hours a week.

Qualifications

A Senior Support Worker should ideally be QCF level 3 qualified. If not already qualified, you should be working towards your QCF level 3 qualification. Proven experience in care is essential.



A valid Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Experience

Care:

1 year (Required)



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